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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.33, 36.28 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.33, 36.28 and 19.40 is: 26.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.33 : 36.28 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.33/36.28 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.33x = 36.28 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.33x = 703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.87/26.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.74

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